The Watcher: September 23, 2008 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 9 No. 19 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

EPA Failing on Children's Environmental Health Issues

by Rick Melberth*

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Citizen Health & Safety

Lobbyists, Allies in Congress Work to Derail Greenhouse Gas Limits

by Matthew Madia

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Revenue & Spending

Senate Clears Contracting Reforms after Resolving Earmark Dispute

by Craig Jennings

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Revenue & Spending

Key Tax Policy Items Remain Unresolved

by Adam Hughes*

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Revenue & Spending

Free Market Ends as Washington and Wall Street Merge

by Craig Jennings

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Revenue & Spending

Commentary: On Bailouts, Congress Should Move with Great Care

by Adam Hughes*

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Senate and House Take Legislative Swings at Secrecy

by Roger Strother*

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Open, Accountable Govt.

EPA's Assessments of Chemical Dangers -- Too Slow

by Brian Turnbaugh*

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Open, Accountable Govt.

FBI to Increase Secret Powers in the Near Future

by Roger Strother*

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Veterans Administration Again Reverses Itself to Allow Some Voter Registration Drives

by Amanda Adams*

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Organization's Election-Related Activities Raise Questions

by Lateefah Williams*

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Voter Purging Allegations Arise as November Election Nears

by Lateefah Williams*

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